The GOP's art of deception involves exploiting the base's existing belief systems.
Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York is a member of a party that has normalized the use of misdirection, factual distortions and systematic disinformation to advance its political agenda. Yet as the new Congress convenes this week it seems possible that Santos' fledgling political career could, potentially, end quickly over lies he's told. How has he achieved this unusual distinction? It mainly comes down to the fact that he has not told the right kinds of lies. This is a preview of Zeeshan Aleem's latest article. Read their full column here. |
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On the first day of the new Congress, the incoming House Republican majority is starting with "an ugly street fight" over who should be speaker. Read more. |
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| There were big swings on abortion and climate that fizzled — and some crucial policies that were just plain overlooked. Read more. |
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The U.S. seems to have forgotten about Covid at the federal level, except when officials can use the pandemic to restrict immigration. Read more. |
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Donald Trump said his newly released tax returns "show how proudly successful" he's been. Reality tells a very different story. Read more. |
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This week on "Into America," Trymaine Lee checks in with a few former guests to see where they are today. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. |
A bonus episode of "The Revolution with Steve Kornacki" is available now. The series recounts the 1994 Republican take-over of Congress, influenced by Newt Gingrich, that changed both political parties forever. Now, Steve sits down with Newt Gingrich himself to discuss the podcast and the impact of his legacy today. Listen to "The Revolution with Steve Kornacki" now, wherever you get your podcasts. |
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